Browse Dams
2,549 dams in the National Inventory of Dams.
National Inventory of Dams
Browse 2,549 dams from the NID database. Each record includes dam name, location, physical dimensions, hazard potential classification, condition assessment, purpose, owner information, and emergency action plan status. Use the filters below to search by state, hazard level, condition, or keyword.
| Name | State | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejong Bros. 7 | South Dakota | Lyman | 33 | Low | — | 1962 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Herman #2 | South Dakota | Jones | 33 | Low | — | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Olsen Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 33 | Low | — | 1980 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dwyer | South Dakota | Jerauld | 33 | Low | — | 1966 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Petranek #1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 33 | Low | — | 1934 | Water Supply |
| C. Iverson | South Dakota | Potter | 33 | Low | — | 1947 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Sunshine | South Dakota | Haakon | 33 | Low | — | 1933 | Recreation |
| Ring Thunder | South Dakota | Todd | 33 | High | Fair | 1974 | Recreation |
| Jensen Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 33 | Low | — | 1981 | Grade Stabilization |
| Nohrenberg #3 | South Dakota | Mellette | 33 | Low | — | 1957 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Norbert Bonhorst | South Dakota | Stanley | 33 | Low | — | 1955 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Gaylord Norman #2 | South Dakota | Stanley | 33 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Hix Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 33 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Loyalton (Stafford) | South Dakota | Edmunds | 33 | Low | — | 1934 | Recreation |
| C. Wulff Stockwater Dam | South Dakota | Buffalo | 33 | Low | — | 1956 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Jans 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 32 | Low | — | 1936 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Durkee | South Dakota | Meade | 32 | High | Fair | 1938 | Recreation |
| O'Connell Dam | South Dakota | Haakon | 32 | Significant | — | 1999 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Smith and Brost Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 32 | Low | — | 1965 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Timber Lake Cattle CO 3 | South Dakota | Dewey | 32 | Low | — | 1970 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| D. Booth | South Dakota | Dewey | 32 | Low | — | 1938 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Snake Creek Rec. Area Dam | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 32 | Low | — | 1995 | Recreation |
| Mccasland and Schiller 4 | South Dakota | Meade | 32 | Low | — | 1968 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 1 | South Dakota | Jones | 32 | Significant | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Randall Rc&D Ch-259-Bh | South Dakota | Bon Homme | 32 | Low | — | 1983 | Grade Stabilization |
| Mina | South Dakota | Edmunds | 32 | Significant | — | 1934 | Recreation |
| Mollison Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 32 | Low | — | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Esmay and Sandy #3 | South Dakota | Jones | 32 | Low | — | 1971 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Brost Number 6 | South Dakota | Jones | 32 | Low | — | 1953 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Stanley Smeenk Dam No. 1 | South Dakota | Butte | 32 | Low | — | 1950 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bergner Dam 1 | South Dakota | Brule | 32 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Ziemer Dam | South Dakota | Roberts | 32 | Low | — | 1998 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Tift Dam | South Dakota | Meade | 32 | Low | — | 1979 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Collins Dam | South Dakota | Ziebach | 32 | Low | — | 2000 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dragest Dam | South Dakota | Ziebach | 32 | Significant | Fair | 1977 | Other |
| Iversen Number 3 | South Dakota | Jones | 32 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bauer Dam | South Dakota | Hutchinson | 32 | Low | — | 1976 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Nohrenburg No. 1 | South Dakota | Mellette | 32 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Woodruff | South Dakota | Hughes | 32 | Low | — | 1937 | Recreation |
| Spearfish Valley Ranch | South Dakota | Lawrence | 32 | Low | — | 1968 | Irrigation |
| Dolezal No. 9 | South Dakota | Mellette | 32 | Low | — | 1963 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| E.J. Mooney Dam No.1 | South Dakota | Meade | 32 | Low | — | 1959 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Rude Hasvold Road Dam | South Dakota | Grant | 32 | Significant | — | 1970 | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Darrell Nelson Dam | South Dakota | Yankton | 32 | Low | — | 2015 | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Hickman No.2 | South Dakota | Ziebach | 32 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bergner Dam | South Dakota | Brule | 32 | Low | — | 1949 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Bill Trask | South Dakota | Pennington | 32 | Low | — | 1964 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Lake Corsica Dam | South Dakota | Douglas | 32 | High | Poor | 1939 | Recreation |
| Garber Dam | South Dakota | Hughes | 32 | Low | — | 2000 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or ... |
| Dowd Dam | South Dakota | Charles Mix | 32 | Low | — | 1935 | Recreation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hazard potential is based on the consequences of dam failure, not the condition of the dam. High hazard means loss of human life is probable. Significant means economic and environmental losses are expected but no probable loss of life. Low means minimal losses are expected. The classification considers downstream population, infrastructure, and environmental resources.
Condition ratings reflect the physical state of the dam based on periodic inspections. Satisfactory means no deficiencies found. Fair means minor issues exist but no immediate action needed. Poor means safety deficiencies require remedial action. Unsatisfactory means the dam is unsafe and immediate corrective action is required.
Yes. Use the search field above to find dams by name. You can also combine the search with state, hazard, and condition filters to narrow your results. Each dam record links to a detail page with complete information.